Was in the area and starving. Miguel is the owner and is very friendly and informative. Brisket sandwich just enough fat to add to the taste and the flavor. Next time reminder, skip lettuce and tomato. French Fries are seasoned and were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place has nice seating capacity and appears to be clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth a stop corn beef, pastrami sandwich also yummy. read more

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Chef Miguel Lockhart grew up in NYC cooking soul food and going to Katz Deli with family. He became an executive chef as an adult, and when he moved to CNY and decided he would open a restaurant, he wanted to provide something that CNY was scarce on - soul food and fresh, home made pastrami. Lockhart opened Harts Cafe & Deli in the ALDI shopping plaza on 31 in Cicero, with a menu consisting of sandwiches where he makes ALL the meats himself including pastrami, corned beef and pulled smoked chicken. He has a breakfast menu with platters, sandwiches, pancakes & waffles, offers different coffee options, fish fry Fridays, and Soul Food Saturdays. I went into Harts today after reading a good review about them, and I work pretty close. I LOVE pastrami, and it is not easy to find home made pastrami in the area, so I was immediately interested. Chef Miguel gave me a whole run down of what he offered, told me how everything is fresh made from the pastrami to his whole grain mustard, so I ordered a half pastrami sandwich with a side of his seasoned fries. He also has one of those machines that squeezes fresh orange juice, something I've only seen in one other restaurant here, and I love fresh orange juice, so I ordered once of those as well. He went back and made it immediately. My sandwich was fresh and hot, with thick slices of delicious pastrami on a roll with his home made tangy musatard, leaf lettuce and tomato. The HUGE pile of fries were seasoned well, and I can't place what the seasoning reminds me of, but it's different than any other fries I've had here and they taste great. A half sandwich, large side of fries and fresh squeeze juice cost me about $20. Chef Miguel was extremely friendly, and has a lot of stuff on the menu I want to try, cause I'll definitely be going back. read more

Harts Cafe & Deli - Burgers Near Me - Cicero, New York

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What a wonderful establishment owned and operated by one of the nicest chefs I have ever met. I was greeted upon entering, and immediately after he took the time to go through his menu with me (without me having to ask), he explained his daily and weekly specials. My lunch date and I agreed to order a few different dishes and try each other's (in true foodie fashion, lol). We ordered the brisket sandwich and haddock platter, which comes with seasoned fries & and an order of their garlic wings. The brisket was very tender, the fish was very flaky with a nice caribbean essence to the batter, the seasoned fries were seasoned with their house seasoning, and they were truly delicious. For those who are trying to refrain from fried foods, you may be pleased to see their garlic wings are baked. I'll be sure to make my way back to Hart's Cafe & Deli for their soul food Saturday's. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other menu items. They are a new establishment, the owner informed us they just opened in April. I wish them tons of success!!! read more

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The oxtails are amazing! The jerk chicken is off the chain, fall off the bone chef's kiss . Everything is so flavorful and authentic! The service was fast and the owner/chef is pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is relaxing and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Harts Cafe & Deli - Soul food Saturday entrees : Oxtails /2 sides with cornbread/ Jerk Chicken / 2 sides and cornbread . - Burgers Near Me - Cicero, New York

Amazing breakfast! I am sure everything else is great too. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Definitely recommend trying this place. read more

Harts Cafe & Deli - Bacon egg and cheese on a croissant - Burgers Near Me - Cicero, New York

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Everyone should go and support this cafe because it is so yummy and staff is amazing. I had the brisket sandwich and it was the best I've ever had! Everything was homemade, hot, and fresh. Nothing dry or stale! Chef makes it all on the spot. The owner/chef/staff were friendly, helpful in explaining the menu and willing to accommodate. There is plenty of parking and it's open for breakfast, lunch or dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside has plenty of space, with a call board in the back for kids (and adults) to sign and color![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back. read more

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Had the fish and shrimp special. Lightly breaded with a great seasoning. Also the steak sandwich with onions and peppers was savory. We were very impressed with the taste. Chef is enjoyable to talk to and took no time to make it all fresh and hot. We Will be going here more often. read more

Great little gem in Aldi's plaza in Cicero. Stopped in to grab a breakfast burrito, which was made fresh and so good! We also ended up grabbing one of their soul food meals from their soul food Saturday menu. Turkey wings, which came with rice, collard greens and an amazing mac & cheese. Everything is cooked fresh and flavorful. The turkey wing meal we took home to eat later in the day and even warmed up was delicious. Definitely will be back. It's nice to have something different on the side of town. The very nice guy working (I believe was the owner) was very friendly and accommodating. I wish them the best. read more

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Corned beef sandwich was phenomenal! My husband and I stopped on a Saturday on our way out for vacation in the ADKs. Quick and friendly service. My husband is a big foodie and he can't stop talking about the corned beef!!! No pics because we devoured it! read more

10/10! The food and service were incredible! You can tell the owner really loves what he does. Must try the smoked chicken!

The food and service were so good! Mr. Hart is a very kind man and a good cook. We loved our food and smoothies. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Would definitely come back. read more

The food was beyond my expectations and that was just the breakfast I would like to make my way back for the soul food, and the owner was very polite and pleasant to talk to and he was working so hard by himself, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the cafe itself was a very nice modest place with a good atmosphere with great music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Harts Cafe & Deli - Burgers Near Me - Cicero, New York

Incredible food and service! A bit pricey but worth it! Fresh, made to order, and cooked with care highly recommend!

great lunch stop! pastrami was delicious generous portions friendly staff definitely recommend

This is a fabulous little Deli run by a hardworking chef, owner, who is very personable. The pastrami sandwich was delicious and the seasoned fries were a step above the usual... Recommend! read more

Quality, fresh sandwiches. Quick, friendly service. Definitely a must stop for a flavorful bite to eat.

couldn't be happier to find this place while working in the area... chefs the nicest guy but the food will have you coming back again and again... [[HIGHLIGHT]]great place 5 stars![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more